Vietnam’s ‘banh mi’ has been continuously honoured in the world’s 25 best sandwiches by CNN.
According to the popular British travel site Rough Guides, Vietnam is among the countries with the world’s most enchanting culinary traditions. What makes Vietnamese cuisine, particularly that of Hanoi, so captivating isn’t luxury or extravagance, but the art of turning humble ingredients into balanced, soulful dishes, brought to life by the dipping sauce.
Pleiku welcomed me on a summer afternoon, when sunlight gently fell upon ancient rooftops nestled among modern buildings, and pine-covered hills intertwined with the cityscape. Standing at the Great Unity Square, I realized that Pleiku is unlike any other city, distinct from Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, or Gia Nghia. It possesses a unique charm: a harmonious blend of modernity and nostalgia, rich in a…
Con Dao prison is now a historical relic site and a popular tourist attraction on Con Dao island. Every brick, every iron bar, every inch of ground in the prison still bears a trace of the blood, sweat, and tears of the Vietnamese martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence.
Khanh Hoa Provincial Heritage Preservation Center in association with Quang Nam Tourism Service and Cultural Heritage Preservation Company has recently digitized and released 3D versions of two national treasures: statue of King Po Klong Garai and relief of King Po Rome.
The 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival presents a global food journey while showcasing Vietnam as a cultural bridge between nations.
After being recognized as one of the “Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025,” Quynh Son Village in Lang Son has captured the attention of travel enthusiasts and welcomed a growing number of visitors.
A vivid portrait of royal life has taken shape after more than 15 years of excavations beneath Hanoi, as archaeologists uncover the enduring legacy of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the former political and cultural heart of Dai Viet.
Inspired by men men (steamed cornmeal), chefs on the Dong Van Karst plateau in Tuyen Quang province created pho ngo (corn noodle soup). The hand-rolled corn noodles which give it its distinctive color and flavor have made the dish a new culinary specialty of the highlands.
As of now, Viet Nam has four out of more than 200 global geoparks worldwide recognised by UNESCO.
HCMC’s diverse ethnic and religious festivals, from the Cho Lon Lantern Festival to Christmas, act as cultural bridges, preserving heritage and strengthening community unity.
The Institute of Archaeology held an international conference on November 4 to review 15 years of research into the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with the participation of leading domestic researchers and experts from Japan, China and the Republic of Korea.